MRW is a courier business located in Barcelona (Spain). In 2010, it was consolidating internationalization of its own business. It is against this background that the case raises a highly sensitive, mental dilemma: What to do about Sonia, a recently-hired supervisor (still in her probationary period) who suddenly reveals that she is pregnant. Furthermore, her pregnancy is a high-risk, likely requiring an early medical leave.
The new manager's post includes setting up Information Technology (IT) systems, which are crucial to the firm's company, internationalization and invoicing.The case aims to generate a dilemma for students. Some will defend Sonia's right to a maternity leave and to continue working in MRW, especially in the light of her trials and tribulations with fertility treatment and the fact that the pregnancy is a high-risk.
Others are going to defend the business interests, claiming the situation in the firm is critical and that the internationalization of MRW is essential for the company's development. The latter group will focus on Sonia's part in establishing the internationalization job. The inquiry of what to do about Sonia's pregnancy is a critical one for both the Technology Department and for Sonia.
PUBLICATION DATE: July 01, 2013 PRODUCT #: NAS258-PDF-SPA
This is just an excerpt. This case is about LEADERSHIP & MANAGING PEOPLE
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